Charlotte Hornets (15-26) vs. Golden State Warriors (23-19)
January 17, 2026 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Golden State Warriors -6.5; Over/Under: 233.5
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The Charlotte Hornets and the Golden State Warriors collide at the Chase Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Warriors vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Warriors vs Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have been in decent form lately as they’ve won four of their last seven games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after making light work of the Lakers in a 135-117 road win on Thursday. LaMelo Ball drained nine 3-pointers to lead the team with 30 points and 11 assists on 10 of 20 shooting, Brandon Miller added 26 points with five assists while Miles Bridges chipped in with 25 points, eight rebounds and four assists on nine of 13 shooting. As a team, the Hornets shot 54 percent from the field and 20 of 43 from the 3-point line as they outscored the Lakers by 34-16 in the second quarter to overcome an early 13-point deficit. They just kept their foot on the gas with 71 points in the second half to run up the score in a blowout win.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have been in decent shape as they’ve won four of their last five games overall. They will be aiming for a third straight victory after blowing past the Knicks in a 126-113 home win on Thursday. Jimmy Butler III led the team with 32 points, eight rebounds, and four assists on 14 of 22 shooting. Stephen Curry added 27 points with seven assists, Brandin Podziemski scored 19 points on eight of nine shooting off the bench, while Moses Moody drained seven 3-pointers to finish with 21 points. As a team, the Warriors shot 54 percent from the field and 20 of 45 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going. They quickly fell into a 17-point deficit after allowing the Knicks to get off to a flyer, but the Warriors chipped away at the deficit and were always in control after pouring in 37 points in the third quarter.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Warriors have won each of their last six games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 13 games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won three of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Warriors have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Warriors’ last seven home games against the Hornets following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Stephen Curry ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (4.6) this season.
- Draymond Green is one of only seven qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds (5.9) and assists (5.2) per game this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Kon Knueppel ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (89.0%) this season.
- LaMelo Ball ranks 4th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (10.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.0).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (44.2).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.8).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (21.0).
Warriors vs Hornets Prediction
The Hornets are still missing Mason Plumlee with Moussa Diabate listed as questionable, while the Warriors will again be without Seth Curry and Gui Santos. These teams have already met once this season with the Warriors beating the Hornets by 132-125 on Dec. 1, but the Hornets were more than competitive in that meeting and actually held the lead heading into the fourth quarter. I might be tempted to take the Hornets if the line were a little higher, but as it stands, I expect the Warriors to win and just get the cover in the end.
